SARAB (سراب) - Desert Folklore Horror

SARAB (سَراب)

A tense, highly atmospheric first-person horror game set in the heart of the open, unforgiving desert, rooted in authentic Arabic folklore.

The Story

You wake up stranded by the wreckage of your caravan, surrounded only by the endless sand dunes. But you are not alone. A terrifying Jinn hunts you from the shadows. Your only hope of survival lies in locating the three ancient ward-stones scattered across the desert landmarks and escaping before dawn.

How to Play

• WASD — Move
• SPACE — Jump
• SHIFT — Sprint
• F — Toggle Oil Lamp (Watch your oil supply!)
• Q — Place Salt Ring (Creates a temporary safe boundary)
• E — Interact / Activate Ward-stones
• Right Click — Aim Shotgun
• Left Click — Shotgun
  
• 3 — Fire Flare

Key Features

• Diegetic Immersion: Minimal HUD elements designed to keep you completely focused on the terrifying desert atmosphere.
• Tactical Survival: Balance your Nerve, manage your lamp oil, and strategically use limited defensive items to survive.
• Dynamic Soundscape: Every crunch of the sand and whistle of the wind reacts directly to your proximity to danger.

Credits

Developed by HORUX for the Kuwait National Game Development Jam (KNGD) 2026.